If you’re looking forward to enjoying some adult beverages on your next Disney World trip, there are some rules you’ll need to follow!

If you enjoy an alcoholic beverage, you’ll find plenty while at Disney World. Whether you’re planning a whole day at the EPCOT’s Food and Wine Festival or hitting up the popular Trader Sam’s Grog Grotto, there are a lot of options. But of course, safety is always a priority for Disney, so there are some rules guests are expected to follow.

One rule in particular can often catch some visitors off-guard. Let’s take a look!

International Travelers Need Two Forms of I.D., Including A Passport, To Purchase Alcohol

While the legal drinking age varies internationally, in the United States, you must be 21 years of age or older to buy or consume alcohol. If you’re traveling from outside the United States, are not a US citizen, and plan to drink in Disney World, be sure to come prepared!

According to Disney World policy, Guests visiting from outside the United States must show both a valid passport AND another form of government-issued photo ID.

Guests visiting from within the U.S. only need one valid form of I.D., but if you’re traveling internationally, be sure to pack accordingly.

There are some other rules about drinking in Disney World that you need to know — even if you are a U.S. citizen. Let’s take a look at them, too!

Guests are Often Limited to Two Drinks At A Time

This rule is fairly common at places like sporting events, concerts, and, of course, theme parks. Cast Members are trained to limit guests to no more than two alcoholic beverages per transaction at quick service locations (this often includes Epcot festival booths).

This policy is intended to both deter guests from becoming too intoxicated and limit the ability of guests to buy drinks for other people using their own I.D. Cast Members are also trained to refuse drinks to guests who already appear intoxicated, regardless of whether they are at a quick service or table service location. So if you’re suspect, don’t be surprised if a Cast Member cuts you off. Of course, you will be able to get more than 2 drinks if it is a flight of beer or wine like at the Food & Wine Festival.

If your party splits up to get items from different festival booths, remember this rule — you won’t be able to grab drinks for a party of 3 or more.

You Can’t Take Open Containers Out Of A Park

Yep, you can purchase and wander with alcohol in Animal Kingdom, Epcot, and Disney’s Hollywood Studios, but you can’t leave the park with it.

You won’t be allowed through the tapstiles to head back to your hotel, Disney transportation, or the parking lot if you have an open container. Drink up, or throw it away. This is why you might see a crowd of people standing around finishing drinks near the park exits. This seems to happen on the reg at the International Gateway in Epcot, where “drinking around the world” is a popular activity.

Guests Can Bring Their Own Alcohol to Resort Hotels

Disney security will not allow outside alcoholic beverages into any of the theme parks or water parks. But there are some places on property where guests can provide their own drinks! Outside alcohol is allowed in the Disney Resort hotels as long as it isn’t carried or consumed by anyone under the age of 21. This means you can bring alcohol for you to enjoy in your room — you can even order it to be delivered from local supermarkets, as long as you are there to meet the delivery drivr at bell services.

While you can drink at most locations around the Resort hotels, there are a few exceptions. You’ll also need to be careful around the pool. There are no glass bottles allowed in the pool area for safety reasons. You also can’t bring your drink into the pool while you swim.

Magic Kingdom Is A Dry Park, Except For Table Service Restaurants

When Magic Kingdom was first opened in 1971, there was no alcohol sold anywhere within the park. In fact, it remained a dry park for 40 years. But, when Be Our Guest Restaurant opened in 2012, it became the first Magic Kingdom menu to include alcohol.

Since then, alcohol has been added to the menu of all table service restaurants in the park. But as of right now, there is still no alcohol sold at any Quick Service locations in Magic Kingdom, and you cannot take alcohol outside of a table service restaurant (meaning you will need to finish your drink at the table).

Stay Hydrated

Now, this is an unofficial rule, but one that is very important. The heat and humidity are rough in Florida, which means you could become dehydrated fast. Mix alcohol with that and BAM! — you’re in for a bad day. Be sure to drink water throughout the day. Disney has a lot of free water options throughout the parks.

Most Disney Cocktails are Doubles

Finally, another unofficial rule but a good one to know — most Disney cocktails are already made as doubles. This is something to keep in mind when ordering your drinks so that you don’t order too many. That is also why the drinks may be priced higher than your local bar.

That’s all on the rules of drinking at Disney World. Be sure to follow Disney Food Blog for more tips on eating and drinking in Disney.

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